Zoom Reviews

Pros

Because we hire and onboard people with very different levels of comfort using technology, having a user friendly application matters a lot. This one is easy to figure out and quick to learn which makes the process much easier for everyone.

Cons

At this point there really isn't anything I can say I dislike about it.

Pros

Has been reliable and stable to use and the options for sharing content especially screen sharing, work really well. The chat feature is particularly useful, including the ability to message individual participants privately during a conference.

Cons

The virtual backgrounds are only mediocre and don't always work consistently. Sometimes hands and arms get cut off when using the background feature.

Pros

Getting started is very easy, almost everyone already knows how to use it and it fits nicely with the tools we rely on especially Google Calendar.

Cons

At the same time it feels like the platform has not changed much since it first became widely popular and I would still like to see more integrations and overall improvements.

Pros

It lets me set up meetings and connect with candidates throughout the hiring process without any trouble.

Cons

It's generally simple to use although I do run into occasional errors with the calling system.

Pros

Quite literally helped save a huge number of businesses and entrepreneurs, at least the ones willing to adapt and try to keep going. A big part of that came from how simple it was to use, along with a user community where support and solidarity really made a difference. It's a platform that evolved incredibly fast and in my opinion it offers the right balance between price and functions.

Cons

Shortly before we replaced it at the company, partly due to partnership-related reasons some security concerns were starting to surface. Fortunately, I never had to deal with any of those issues directly.

Pros

Work is increasingly flexible and being able to connect to meetings across different states, countries or anywhere else in the world really matters. Features like screen sharing, breakout rooms and whiteboarding make remote teamwork and collaboration actually possible.

Cons

Companies without in-house IT support can run into a real challenge when technical problems come up. Their support can be slow to respond and it's often hard to get issues resolved because of how the support process is handled. For instance I've been working support for about two weeks trying to troubleshoot an offline conference room. If your company doesn't have internal IT help, situations like this become a real problem. I'm a manager, not an IT manager so being expected to fix Rooms remotely is very difficult.

Pros

Having support for a large number of meeting participants is a major advantage especially if you need a reliable meeting platform that's still affordable.

Cons

At times the audio acted a little weird when I was joining a meeting or if I missed the correct connection options at the start. Until I worked through those prompts, I often couldn't hear the other participants. It usually wasn't a major issue but audio trouble at the beginning of meetings seemed to happen fairly often for different people. It was pretty common to see attendees join on both their computer and phone, using one for video and the other for audio.

Pros

This has been an excellent tool for staying connected and working with others remotely. The meeting moderation features help keep sessions organized and encourage participation. One feature we rely on a lot is the breakout rooms since they let each department work separately on specific tasks and then return to the main session to share project updates. We also frequently use screen sharing and the whiteboard which are really helpful for presenting ideas visually to everyone during the meeting.

Cons

Getting used to all of the features was a bit challenging at first but with regular use, the information on the website and other online resources, it becomes much easier to clear up any questions. One thing to keep in mind is internet speed since having a solid connection is important to avoid issues with the meeting functions and transmission quality.

Pros

When the pandemic disrupted how people worked, businesses had to quickly adapt to a work-from-home setup and still keep teams organized, supervised and connected. The platform really addressed that need. From screen sharing to remote access, the platform feels customized not only to what employees need day to day but also to what administrators need to manage operations. Features like breakout rooms and the ability to run company-wide webinars and conferences without trouble made a big difference. It became a game changing tool that helped companies keep going, along with important sectors like government and education.

Cons

One thing that could be improved is having more affordable and accessible pricing here in the Philippines. A lot of people only know about its free features and are not really aware of the benefits that come with the paid membership options. It would help to have a stronger marketing effort aimed not just at the US but also at Asian countries so more organizations in our region can fully take advantage of the platform.

Pros

Without a doubt this is the best tool I've used for video conferencing. It's miles ahead of the other options out there. On top of that, its video mode makes everyone look better on camera than with most competing tools and that's something I really appreciate.

Cons

They changed the pricing policy and now the free version only allows meetings of up to 40 minutes. It's a shame they cut back the free plan that much. Even after using it for many years, the interface still feels a little confusing to me though it's nothing too serious.

Pros

Being able to run live virtual meetings anytime has been really valuable for business discussions, seminars and staying in touch with colleagues about ongoing projects. The interface is very simple to figure out as well and getting the software installed is easy since it only takes three steps to set everything up and start using it.

Cons

Because the meetings happen virtually instead of in person, that physical connection can fade and over time it may affect focus and lead to weaker results. The app also uses a significant amount of bandwidth because of the high-quality video.

Pros

Working from home feels a lot more convenient with this software. It performs just as fast as the other platform I used before switching to this one. The filters and virtual backgrounds make meetings more enjoyable and are also fun to use during video calls with friends. I've been using this software for nearly 7 years now.

Cons

The only part I don't really enjoy is the Android app. It still doesn't offer filter options or virtual backgrounds. I really hope the developers add filters and the backgrounds to the mobile app as well.

Pros

Being able to meet with clients from anywhere in the world and still have it feel like we're sitting face to face is a huge plus. The meetings app has been a really dependable tool for video collaboration and if you want to experience some of the best customer support out there, this app is definitely worth trying.

Cons

I don't have any particular issues with the platform.

Pros

There are plenty of features available to use during meetings which makes the platform really versatile. The audio and video quality are excellent--probably the best I've experienced compared with other tools I've used.

Cons

The biggest downside is definitely the 40 minute cap on free accounts. It gets frustrating when someone outside the company sends an invite and, right in the middle of the call, you have to interrupt and say, "Sorry, we need to switch meetings because this one is about to end."

Pros

It's one of the best tools for joining conferences and meetings. Both the video and audio quality are excellent and it works especially well for large organizations with lots of users.

Cons

I don't have any complaints here. Everything works perfectly and is ready to use and I'd definitely recommend it to others.

Pros

Running consulting and training sessions with this tool has been incredibly convenient. Sharing my screen, using the whiteboard and engaging with attendees feels almost like being there in person while demonstrating tasks. I also really appreciate that webinars and meetings are recorded automatically and saved to the cloud which makes it simple to revisit sessions later or share them with others.

Cons

Setback is that the app uses too many resources on my PC which makes it slow and sometimes unresponsive. Because of that, I often end up switching back to the web version of it.

Pros

Using this app feels very easy and getting started with it is really convenient.

Cons

The only downside is that free meetings are capped by a time limit.

Pros

Using the platform feels easy and it offers endless ways to collaborate with others.

Cons

Screen sharing can be a bit finicky to set up perfectly at times but overall I'm very happy with it.

Pros

The video quality is excellent and the automatic camera adjustments work really well.

Cons

It can become unstable on networks with heavy traffic.

Pros

Works well across pretty much all devices. It's also free to use which makes it even more appealing and it connects effectively with other programs and tools without much trouble.

Cons

There are still a few issues though, like the double screen-sharing problem. Security can also be a concern since it seems vulnerable to hackers and the program sometimes freezes during use.